In gram-negative bacteria, the cell wall is thin and releases the dye readily when washed with an alcohol or acetone solution. Cytoplasm-The cytoplasm, or protoplasm, of bacterial cells is where the functions for cell growth, metabolism, and replication are carried out.
Function of the Amygdala. 1  Such spectacular demonstrations may be misleading. Stimulation of the amygdala sometimes triggers violence, but apparently it does not always or even typically trigger violence. 2  When the amygdala is damaged in humans, they lose their sensitivity to stimuli associated with strong emotions.
How does the optic nerve get damaged by open-angle glaucoma? Several large studies have shown that eye pressure is a major risk factor for optic nerve damage. In the front of the eye is a space called the anterior chamber. A clear fluid flows continuously in and out of the chamber and nourishes nearby tissues.